In the current soccer landscape, most Chinese players choose to seek development in European leagues, and Wu Shaocong is one of them, struggling in Turkey's lower leagues, although his future is uncertain. But what is less well known is that there is another member of the national team whose journey to Europe is also fading from view. Luo Guofu, who was once the Golden Boot of the Chinese Super League, conquered the domestic field with his outstanding performance, and then went to the Brazilian Barclays Premier League, becoming the only Chinese national team player to break into the top league in Europe and the United States, and was known as "the king of the foreigners". However, despite being over 30 years old, Luo Guofu is still eager to prove himself, but unfortunately, the team he played for this season suffered the fate of relegation.
Minero Americas had a dismal run in the league, slipping to the bottom of the Barclays Premier League. Lokomotiv was in sync with the team's situation, with a slight upturn in the early part of the season, but then a steady decline. In the end, with a record of 5 wins, 9 draws and 24 losses, the team only accumulated 24 points, and the difference between them and the second-to-last Curitiba is 6 points, so the gap between their strengths is clear to see. However, Lok Fu himself played 32 games this season, starting 25 of them, contributing 12 goals and 3 assists, totaling 21 goals in two seasons, proving that his strength is still not to be underestimated, and that he is an indispensable backbone of the team. However, the fact that the 35-year-old is shouldering the burden of the team's offense has also brought the team closer and closer to the relegation line, and this status quo has been confirmed.
Relegation may not be all bad for Ménéroamérica, but at least it will bring in fresh blood and a new generation to the team. Luo Guofu, an experienced player, has also become a member of the team's adjustment list, and after the expiration of his contract, the possibility of contract renewal is very slim. In order to avoid affecting the team's attraction, Menero Americas decided to release Luo Guofu. For the veteran, such an ending is not surprising. Luo Guofu had previously said that he would consider retiring after the end of his contract.
Lok Fu is faced with a choice: end his contract with Minero America and retire from soccer for the time being, or wait for a better opportunity. Given the fact that he is ready to retire, it is highly unlikely that he will choose to do so. Looking back at his performance in the national team, Lok Fu made 5 appearances and scored only 1 goal, which had a limited impact on the team. Since Jankovic's arrival, Lok Fu has failed to make the national team on several occasions, reflecting the type of player the national team chooses.
It is clear that even if a player performs well in a foreign league, he cannot represent his country if he is not called up by the national team. Although these players have repeatedly expressed their desire to play, the national team is not eager to accept them. Even if they are selected, the physical exertion of traveling long distances will affect their performance. More critically, the national team is in a phase of transition, with fewer and fewer veterans, which will not benefit Lok Kwok Fu's return to the national team. However, once a veteran retires, the national team will issue a commemorative jersey to honor him.
